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Forum: Members Camaros
05-09-2022, 02:12 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Next,

Replace the fuel strainer, check the float level variable resistor, and reinstall the fuel tank.
Rebuild and install the brake calipers for all four wheels....
Forum: Members Camaros
05-07-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Finished the front sway bar and steering brace install. Other than the panhard relocation bar and subframe connectors, the suspension upgrades are complete. ...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-06-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Got the rear sway bar installed. Misplaced the bolts for the front sway bar and had to order them, should arrive tomorrow. The wheel studs on the rear axle are too long, so I had to order open ended...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-21-2022, 03:19 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Monday we used a come-along to winch the Camaro up on a auto-transport trailer from U-Haul and moved it from my house out to my shop so we can get more room to work on it. I also have most of my...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-14-2022, 08:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Hopefully I can get it power washed before putting it on the trailer or take it to the car wash.

I need to replace the strainer in the fuel tank and check the fuel sender is working correctly. ...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-14-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

After attending a couple Third-Gen car club meets over the past couple months, I'm ready to get back to the Camaro. Embarrassed to say how little it has progressed in recent years, but the project is...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-14-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Been a little distracted from the Camaro project. Drove the '56 sedan to the Tri-Five Nationals again in 2021 and have been working on the 1957 Chevy truck....
Forum: Members Camaros
10-24-2020, 12:32 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

To do list:
Paint - I'm thinking I should get it painted before doing the interior and engine install, but don't want to scratch it later either. the doors and one of the fenders needs body work. I...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-24-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

This weekend we were able to install the UMI torque arm and fill the differential. We tried to install the torque arm previously, but the powder coating on the differential was too thick preventing...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-07-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By hillntx

re: 1984 Camaro - H/C/I LS1 / T56 Magnum / QP 9" Swap.

Nice car! Someone put a lot of time and money in it at some point.
Forum: Members Camaros
10-04-2020, 03:17 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/960x540/garage2_cf2d9a4ae35c64da49a4cc63bd81be960ac42147.jpg
Last thing left is to install the torque arm and we should be ready to roll. ...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-04-2020, 03:13 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Well, it's been a while, but back on the Camaro. It seems like every time I'm about to work on this car something happens with my others. I have a Mazda B4000/Ford Ranger that had to have the full...
Forum: History / Originality
01-03-2020, 11:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 53,098
Posted By hillntx

Re: What Is F41 Camaro?

30 cars out of a production of a close to a million over ten years doesn't make someone a product knowledge expert; its like the exposure equivalent of seeing the world through a straw. I've had the...
Forum: History / Originality
01-03-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 53,098
Posted By hillntx

Re: What Is F41 Camaro?

I bought my 1985 F41 Sport Coupe in the summer of 1986 with less than 12,000 miles. It had the 14" silver steel rally wheels with trim rings and 205/70R14 tires. I still have the wheels in my...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-30-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

This week I reinstalled the Hotchkis rear control arms. I used the old bolts previously and had to reinstall with the new bolts. We removed the old Monroe shocks and added the Bilstein AK1050s. ...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-24-2019, 02:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Finally made a little progress on the car this week. My friend and I were planning to reinstall the rear axle with the upgraded suspension components, but he was a no show and I had an issue with my...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-24-2019, 02:10 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Well, 2018 was a busy year, but unfortunately not much progress on the Camaro. I drove the '56 Chevy from Montana to Bowling Green, Kentucky for the TriFive Nationals at Beechbend Raceway Park. It...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-04-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Just got the axle back from rebuild and powder coating. Jason from Texas Drivetrain Performance even delivered it. Almost looks too pretty to put on the...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-18-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

The panhard relocation bar from Founders Performance arrived today. Now I just have to wait for the weather to warm up to get all this stuff on the car. Hopefully the rear axle will be completed...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-11-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1500x1500/80-flo_17228_xl_1555b5138fe9e07bb1ac5eb9a20b1f582335ad7a.jpg
Flowmaster 17228 - 3" exhaust.

Walked out of the house on my way to...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-08-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Made some actual progress today, took the rear axle in for rebuild.https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-imag1470_81b599a26b5a7c1b2d1edea96bf848088f68a4a5.jpg
Forum: Members Camaros
01-05-2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Decided to go with the Flowmaster 17228 3" cat back exhaust for dual cats, Hawks had it on clearance and my SLP headers are setup for dual cats anyway.
Forum: Members Camaros
01-04-2018, 08:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/500x500/80-umi_2030_b_864d168f3df0470994d186d79cba8efc44649a75.jpg
My UMI steering brace arrived today. Still debating whether to go with a...
Forum: Members Camaros
01-03-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/500x500/80-spectra_gm2721a_ef915c95b1df18b1fd6af3ced8f0801f15f2fa40.jpg
Spectra GM2721A for 82-87 w/o fuel injection.

Well, I was planning...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

I made a parts list of the various items I've acquired for the car and the current replacement costs. Needless to say, I'll never get my money back out of it. I bought this car in 1986, the summer I...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2017, 02:57 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/600x550/80-2203_a133bb996be1c8c514fccaaa74ce5de77b9498e0.jpg
Hotchkis 2203 - Front and Rear Sway bars

So, now back to the Camaro. I...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2017, 01:04 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/600x450/80-interior_4946c6fa266f9238aaa55b3c052e9c6d55f597b6.jpg...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-31-2017, 12:54 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1440x810/80-pad_2ce4ea48bbcb9b356388d4fc687d6f2b8db17746.jpg

Well, the Camaro took a back seat to another old Chevy during 2016...


I...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-06-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

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Forum: Members Camaros
05-06-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Finally getting back to the Camaro after a long hiatus - We spent the afternoon Monday removing the rear end. I still need to remove the lower control arms and rear shocks from the chassis, but its...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-23-2014, 12:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,533
Posted By hillntx

Re: 1988 Sport Coupe parts car should I save it?

Save it. There are a bunch on the road that look a lot worse.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-22-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By hillntx

Re: Wheel id

If you're looking to replace a damaged one or match a set, you may be out of luck. A lot of the older 15" and 16" wheels aren't made anymore. Check American Racing.
Forum: Members Camaros
11-22-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 40,096
Posted By hillntx

Re: Where are all the sport coupes?

Drool away! Yep, original Ronals - here's my glacial speed build thread:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/members-camaros/666527-my-camaro-resurrection-1985-a.html

Mine used to be shiny like...
Forum: Members Camaros
11-21-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 40,096
Posted By hillntx

Re: Where are all the sport coupes?

Here's mine representing the Sport Coupes under reconstruction. 1985 model, one owner since August of 1986 and until recently seldom garaged. Okay it doesn't look like much now, but its going to be...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-14-2014, 12:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 946
Posted By hillntx

Re: Could use some pricing help.

Up to you, but I would recommend keeping it and save up for an engine swap. It will be tough to find another in that condition for that price.
Forum: Members Camaros
08-14-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

I got a little work done this week. The GTO calipers arrived; I still need to clean them up and mount on the car. Supposedly if you use the LS1 carrier brackets the GTO calipers will bolt straight...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-24-2014, 05:25 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 15,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My 86 sport coupe build (pic heavy)

I like the Van's style checkerboards. Nothing wrong with driving an 80's car wearing 80's shoes.
Forum: History / Originality
07-19-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,959
Posted By hillntx

Re: 1992 1le heritage edition

I don't think I'm posting anything that you haven't read elsewhere: 1LE is the brake option, but when ordered with the AC delete also received an aluminum drive shaft, dual cat exhaust, specially...
Forum: Members Camaros
07-14-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Finally made some progress on the car. Today we installed the Hotchkis springs, Bilstein struts, Bigbrakeupgrade.com modified spindles, some drilled and slotted 12" rotors from Summit, and put the...
Forum: History / Originality
07-05-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,959
Posted By hillntx

Re: 1992 1le heritage edition

Just my opinion, but some of these cars are truly rare cars (Pace cars, TTAs, Firehawks) and others have rare options (L69 IROCs, 88-90 1LE, Yellow). I imagine a 1982 v6 Berlinetta is probably a very...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-20-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By hillntx

Re: Decision on 1985 z28

When I see people asking these questions I look at the trends for previous muscle cars to guage what will hold its value. Base model cars typically have no chance for significant value increases...
Forum: Members Camaros
06-20-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By hillntx

Re: The #GETFMLR Camaro build (1992 Z28)

For whatever reason I can't see your pictures, but it sounds like you're off to a good start.
Forum: Members Camaros
06-18-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

Haven't made much progress lately. March through June is my Shriner motorcycle team competition season with twice a week practices. Here is a link to a video of my team on our competition run:
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-29-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By hillntx

Re: Very Shaky/Unstable at highway speeds after sitting for 2years; Where should i st

Take the car to a shop and have the front end checked. Most likely you have some worn out parts. Pull your wheels and check your shocks and struts, most likely they're old worn out as well.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-29-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,472
Posted By hillntx

Re: UMI transmission cross member

It may help a little if it is stronger based on the quality of materials. I think most people buying aftermarket trans cross members are looking to relocate their torque arm mount away from the side...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-22-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

So, this past weekend my friend David and I were going to put the front end back together. I pulled out my Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein front struts, new modified spindles from BigBrakeUpgrade.com,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-22-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 31,375
Posted By hillntx

Re: Aftermarket K-member

I have the BMR k-member. The car isn't ready for the road so I can't speak to durability or performance, but it was very easy to install and looks well built. Combined with the tubular a-arms its...
Forum: Exhaust
04-26-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By hillntx

Re: 1LE exhaust on a non-1LE car?

I'm not sure, but I thought the Flowmaster dual cat setup was no longer available. If you find one, let me know. For a 305 the 3" cat back setup is plenty.
Forum: Members Camaros
04-26-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,113
Posted By hillntx

Re: My Camaro Resurrection - 1985 Sport Coupe

I've seen several 4th gen disc brake posi rear ends available in my area, but not that many 28 spline late 89-92 3rd gen. I didn't want the extra length on either side from the 4th gen axle, but did...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-24-2014, 01:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,317
Posted By hillntx

Re: 87 IROC "build" thread

Nice write up! Good luck with the project.
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